Luxury Holidays
Luxury Holidays, Thoughtfully Done
Luxury travel is about more than a five-star rating. It is the feeling that everything has been thought of: space and privacy, attentive service, excellent food and a journey that runs smoothly from the moment you leave home.
For one person that means a villa with its own pool in the Maldives. For another it is a small hotel with a remarkable restaurant, a private guide in a great city or a suite on a small ship. Understanding what luxury means to you is the starting point, and it is where an independent UK travel agency like Auria Travel can help.
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What luxury really means
The most memorable luxury holidays are rarely about gold taps. They are about time and ease: a table that is ready when you arrive, a room where you can hear the sea and nothing else, and people who notice what you like without being asked.
Space is part of it, both in the room and around it, and so is privacy. Many of the best hotels are small, or are designed so that they never feel busy even when they are full.
Ways to travel in style
- Five-star resorts
- Beachfront hotels with spas, several restaurants and service to match, from the Indian Ocean to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
- Boutique hotels
- Smaller properties with individual character, often in historic buildings or remarkable locations.
- Private villas
- A house of your own, sometimes with a chef and housekeeping, for families and groups who want space and seclusion.
- Tailor-made itineraries
- A trip planned around you, with private transfers, carefully chosen hotels and guides arranged for the days you want them.
- Luxury cruises and rail journeys
- Smaller ships and classic trains where the travelling is as much a part of the experience as the places you visit.
- Flying in comfort
- Premium economy, business and first class change how you arrive, particularly on long overnight flights.
The details that make the difference
At this level the differences between hotels are subtle, and they matter. Which rooms have the best view, whether the villa has a private pool, how far the hotel is from the airport and what time of year the weather is at its best can all change the holiday.
Special occasions deserve the same attention. If you are marking an anniversary, a honeymoon or a significant birthday, let us know when you book. Good planning also means building in time to do nothing at all.
How Auria can help
Auria Travel is an independent UK travel agency, and our travel professionals keep their knowledge up to date through supplier training, destination visits and trade events. For a luxury holiday, that means a conversation about what matters to you rather than a list of hotels.
From that conversation we can plan a tailor-made trip around you, with the flights, the hotels or villa, the private transfers and the experiences you want arranged to fit. When an established holiday from one of the tour operators or cruise lines we work with is the better choice, we will recommend that. We look after the booking and are there to answer questions before you travel.
Current Luxury Holiday Offers
Below is a selection of current luxury holidays from Auria. It is not every holiday we can arrange, so if you have a particular hotel, destination or occasion in mind, tell us and we will help you find something suitable.
Planning something special?
Tell us what you have in mind, even if it is only a rough idea, and one of our travel professionals will talk it through with you.
